Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Rachael Harrie's First Campaigner Challenge (for the Fourth Campaign)

Write a short story/flash fiction story in 200 words or less, excluding the title. It can be in any format, including a poem. Begin the story with the words, “Shadows crept across the wall”. These five words will be included in the word count.

If you want to give yourself an added challenge (optional), do one or more of these:

·end the story with the words: "everything faded." (also included in the word count)

·include the word "orange" in the story

·write in the same genre you normally write

·make your story 200 words exactly!

So I began and ended SPITFIRE with the language provided, my story is exactly 200 words, and I worked “orange” in there somewhere. I haven’t nailed the genre that I “normally” write in yet. For the time being, I have been working on projects focusing on magical realism and fantasy, and this story reflects that.

Woot! That was hot. No wonder she wasn't afraid of them. I liked how you gave a hint about Elle's powers in the beginning without making it obvious.Because I liked it so much I had to click on that "like" button. ;)

Wow, that was full of action and a very unexpected twist. I like the little clue you planted, but didn't see a fireball coming. I wonder if she has any other powers - this could be part of a bigger "superhero" story.

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Cynthia is a writer, a kidlit connoisseur, and a member of SCBWI. Born and raised in San Francisco, she currently lives in the Bay Area with her dear husband and children. Cynthia has a background in teaching English, pouncing on unsuspecting dessert tables, and waiting in line for book releases at midnight.